1977 JULLIEN CHALLENGER EUROPE, CHALLENGER EUROPE WITH A PLACE IN LA GRANDE MOTTE!Year: 1977EXPORT MODELJULLIEN Shipyard- Overall length 8.20 m- Waterline length 7.60 m- Beam 3.05 m- Draft 1.55 mPolyester hull construction with anti-osmosis guaranteed!!Cast iron keel with epoxy laminateLayout:interior made of solid exotic wood varnished5 berths:2 in the front, 3 in the saloonBathroomStainless steel sink from old trains, foot pump in good working conditionWC Lavax pump Anderson (WC not in working condition for a year, the seat needs to be replaced, the sealing joint that creates the vacuum has dried out)Kitchen with stainless steel sink and countertop2-burner stoveGas bottle outside on the port side12V cooler converted to 220V with a transformer (cooling possible at docks)Freshwater tank 30L - under the sinkSails:2 Mainsails1 Light Genoa1 Medium (very good condition)Jib n)1Jib n)21 Symmetrical Spinnaker - spinnaker pole on deckWind vane - Anemometer in good working conditionAutopilot with armEngine:inboardVolvo Penta 10HP from 2008Diesel250hClosed circuit cooling with heat exchanger (changed in June 26)Sail-drive to be monitored at each haul-outTwo-blade propeller, anode changed at each haul-outFuel tank 70L - gauge faultyMajor engine overhaul in 2021 (elbow changed, heat exchanger cleaned, all filters and oil changes performed)This year, in June, the heat exchanger was changed, oil changes and water pump changed as every year.It runs like clockworkOnly: the gauge and the choke need to be changedBattery chargerSwim ladderGood record in regattas (former racer see attached gauge)Last haul-out April 2026Replacement/Recent work:batteries (2021-2025)battery wiringAll lights (converted to LED),New mattress for the forward cabinPainted the entire deck in 2023Haul-out and engine maintenance done every yearThe hull is insured without osmosisThe gas hose was replaced in 2025The freshwater tank was taken out and refurbished in 2021 all stainless steel tightening nutsA seawater pump was installed in 2021, with through-hull fitting by professionalsI had to use it as a freshwater pump, but there is the possibility to use the through-hull fitting and install a new pumpAll mast and navigation lights have been checked and are workingThe VHS works with random failures, probably the wires need to be ironedThe electrical panel has been touched up by the electrician who changed all the LEDs and repaired the lightsUnder sail, it is a boat that sails very well into the wind: its best angle is 35°